Kuching Trip By Glencovers

Here is some of the photos taken by Albert Mok during the trip to Kuching by some of our people.

Deepavali 2009

Just a quick note.

The season to be merry is here again. As known by all and sundry, Halloween Do is this coming Friday. But before that, we have had like, so many get together and that I have forgotten to take good photos to keep the sweet memories.

On Deepavali day, the few of us went over to welcome our new neighbour, Ms Chandra and we were treated to some unforgettable fare. We did have good time chatting though, I wonder whether Chandra has gotten over the shock over our "impropriety"



Last Friday, our ex-Glencover, Genesh held an open house, his wife Prames cooked fish head curry and I would name it, Devil's Crab, which both were very delicious. I think, Glencover are really merry kaki. In fact, I could count that practically, everyone, who are closely knitted were there. It was sort of like an outing even for the Glencover, mind you, we have to drive like 15 - 20 minutes to reach there. But the food and the company is very well worth it.

The very next day, there's the open house at Rajan's over at Damar Laut 2A. Approximately, the whole village were there, having good time with good food. There's the usual fare of briyani but the best was the mobile rojak vendor engaged by Rajan. Probably our head of social event will consider this for the future Glencove events??

Oh, prior to that, a group of Glencovers made it to Kuching and had a jolly good time there. Not to be outdone, the good people who couldn't go there had a feast all to ourselves, though initially it was supposed to be dutch, in the end, Nicky and Doris spent on our....pai seh only.



This was where we all had our superlicious yummilicious curry fish head and Chillies Crabs (I think, for the past week or so, we were all overloaded with curry, curry and more curry - I think until today, I have yet to fully digest all the foods that has been stuffed in mercilessly.)

Gosh, they finished the fish head including the bones!

The Merry Makers

Penny, Cathy, Agnes, Mary, Genesh, Tony, Jeff

Hey, I am too shy, don't take my photo!!

With power bestowed on me, .....

The Bar Council..

MORE PHOTOS HERE

Halloween Do

Kindly note that the upcoming Halloween will be on 30th Oct 2009. Kindly note the tentative schedule as follows :-

 

The Magician Route

 

Jalan Damar Laut 1

Jalan Damar Laut 2A

Jalan Damar Laut 2B

Jalan Damar Laut 3

 

The Wizard Route

 

Jalan Damar Laut 2B

Jalan Damar Laut 2A

Jalan Damar Laut 3

Jalan Damar Laut 1

 

The Sorcerer Route

 

Jalan Damar Laut 3

Jalan Damar Laut 2B

Jalan Damar Laut 1

Jalan Damar Laut 2A

 

Start Meeting point – Senangin Pier @ 7.00 p.m

End Meeting point – Precinct 2 Boardwalk @ 9.00 p.m

 

Game to start at 9.30 p.m, as per earlier assigned teams of Magician, Sorcerer and Wizard.

 

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I will need volunteers (teenagers) to lead the three teams of Magician, Sorcerer and Wizard.

I have in mind assistance from Agnes's son, Capt Ng's son and Thana's son. Can the parents of

these fine youngmen confirm if these three young men would be around on that day?

 

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By the end of games, after the children are tucked in, the adults are most welcomed to hang around

the Senangin Pier for light refreshment and a cuppa but have to BYO foods, drinks, mats AND most

importantly, MOSQUITOES COILS, we can pool the foods and drinks to get some variety...

 

Hopefully, all the houseowners will get the candies and whatnots ready for the eager kids (and

big kids like us) - so, it is all system go :- Light Camera Action!!!

Upcoming Halloween Trick Or Treat

Plan is underway for another round of trick or treat for the kids and grown-kids of Glenmarie Cove. Social Head Agnes and her lovely assistants Mary Lowdik and Shelley is assisting, if I am not mistaken.

Kindly take note then, that the event will be held on the following :-

DATE : 30 OCT 2009
TIME : 8.00 P.M
VENUE : meet at Senangin Pier
DRESS CODE : be imaginative lah, it's Halloween Do!

I have some games planned for the kids and grown-kids, so, do come and enjoy. To the grown-kids, participation is welcomed but no prizes for them, only for the genuine kids :P

Residents, please do take note, get lots of candies, or chocolates, or drinks, or fruits for those hardworking kids!! Don't be caught off-guard like last year. You might have to raid your fridge if you were not prepared (like some houses did, last year) and do spend time to chat with some of the kids and/or their parents.

Like last year, we will try to split the kids into 3 teams, so, expect to treat at least 3 times, don't go to sleep after the first tricksters come a calling.

Lastly, for those who have cameras, please don't miss the opportunity to take photos. Oh, and please, please email them to me, you know how to get hold of me.

Tony and Padma Birthday Get Together

What a looooooooooooooooooooooong evening!!!!!

Everyone started gathering at Agnes's at around 3.30 onwards. Let me give a short rundown of the YUMMILICIOUS and "scale-breaking" foods brought by our resident chefs. I don't even dare to step near my weighing scale and it seemed that most weighing scale in GC will be resting for at least 2 - 3 days before those weight piling food gets burned off.

Che Jam and Naser - butter cake

Mary Lowdik - a cocktail of fruits

Penny - cream puffs

Joe and Stella - "tong sui" and pulut hitam

Saran and Anita - bread pizza

Taizo and Chris - pancakes

Mr & Mrs Chew - icecream potong

Cathy - muffins

Albert and Agnes, beside hosting, also supplied endless milk tea and chinese tea, tong sui, whiskey. I don't know who supplied the wadey and chutney, would the supplier please buzz me so I can give credit where credit is due? It was one of the first to be gobbled up.....Of course, not forgetting the cake a few of us shared, CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE!!!

So looking at above goodies, anyone have any idea how many calories and kilos we piled in that one afternoon?? Hmmm...Oh, and Azlan rushed all the way from a wedding invitation just to join in the get together and not long afterwards, Anusia and Venu dropped by.

It was supposed to be a surprise birthday get together for Tony's 1st Birthday with the neighbourhood's friends. I should have known better than to ask Mary Wee to "mislead" him, I guess being married for that many years, Tony would be able to read Mary like a book........nevertheless, thanks to Tony and Mary for being such a sport.

And we found out earlier of the day that Padma will be celebrating his birthday in 2 - 3 days time, so, we made it a joint birthday celebration instead and I guess, in a way, we succeeded in giving a surprise to at least one of the birthday boy.

I must make note for better co-ordination on the "surprise" part in the future, it seemed.

Some friends left early, some stayed on. And we adjourned to dinner, initially planning on porridge as everyone was saying how stuffed they were and the first restaurant we went to, the food didn't come out after an hour and we switched restaurant. By the time we have eaten, it was 10.30 p.m and we got home around 11.00 p.m, I think.

It was overall a very nice get together and outing and time really flies when you are out having a good time with like minded people.

Some photos for sharing here.

Glenmarie Cove Also Got Talent!!

......and this was proven on April 18, 2009 when an invite was put out in our GMC Blog to witness a talk and demonstration by our very own neighbours :

1. Painting on candles and ribbon-craft by Bud from Road 2B.

2. Crafting of bracelets and necklaces from beads and semi-precious stones by Dahlia from Road 2A.

2. "Basics of Sailing" by Jeff from Road 2B.

A picture says a thousand words they say, so enjoy the photos:

• Bud using acrylic paints and deft strokes from various sized brushes created beautiful Art on candles. Next, using various types of ribbons and gentle twists and folds, thread and needles, she created realistic looking flowers and foliage.
• Dhalia, on the other hand, delicately assembled jewelry. With her tiny pliers, different crafts tools and nylon string, she was able to knot and twist assorted beads and semi-precious stones into colourful and brilliant bracelets and necklaces. For chokers, there is a wide choice of silver and gold plated wires to use as the base material.
• Finally, Jeff explained very simply and clearly the elements of sailing. He took us through the history of the very early sail boats, explaining the layout of a modern yacht, the dynamics and skills of sailing and navigation, competition sailing and also covered the safety precautions necessary in yachting. A very active Q&A followed and it looked like many residents are willing to give sailing a try.

Tea and fellowship followed. while several women continued with their "hands on" learning the craft from Bud and Dahlia, the "Sifus"!

A very big "Thank You" Bud, Dahlia and Jeff, for so kindly sharing your talents with us. Thank you also to all who brought snacks for tea. To Anita, thanks for the crate of F&N Chrysantimum Tea....all gone!!

All in all, it was an informative and enjoyable gathering. Let's continue to build our Glenmarie Cove Community through fellowship and affirmation.

Warm Regards...........Mary Wee.

Re: [glenmarie] FW: Obvious reason for a brick wall

Wah, I didn't know got one Guru-ji living just next to me, today got TOTO draw, any number to buy, Guru-ji?

The part about the car and the tree, I think that was a freak accident lah, accidents do happen. But a little extra precaution wouldn't hurt. Luckily the bedroom was spared though.

I think we really need to put forth some of our ideas and not only put forth but to "put our foot down", so to speak. Like the thieving that happens, if nothing is done to beef up the security, the thief (ves) would get bolder. I want to suggest that the control room be moved from Sri Santai to the second guardhouse. Presently, there are at least 2 guards (I think) GUARDING Sri Santai, presumably one at reception and one at control room, which incidentally is not visible. I think our side need more guarding than Sri Santai, right? And moving the control to 2nd guard house will ensure that no-one sleeps in their job, as there will be residents going in and out all time all day, at least we would know for sure someone IS indeed monitoring the monitor?? And by doing that, there will be one spare guard who can walk the precinct instead (2 moved to 2nd Guardhouse means will have 3 guards there, in day time and 2 in night time - remember 2nd Guardhouse normally do not have guards past midnight?)

And also, easier for the guards to monitor vehicles coming in and out. Oh, I think we really must insist that all cars, without sticker must have "VISITOR" board, big laminated ones, like Ambang's displayed on the screen. I think we really have too many unauthorised cars inside our precinct. Those cars without sticker, be it the residents' sticker or visitors' sticker, the security must check what is the car doing there?

Lastly, about cars speeding in the precinct, well, can I suggest that Nicky's GCERT team be tasked to track down those crazy drivers and give them some advice? I would suggest Joe as the head to speak to them, hehehe as he ought to be fantastic in councelling and advising, right? But go in a group to show that it is a community concern, not individual....I know I drive mostly below 30 after "listening" to Uncle Joe's advise (though am guilty occassionally for exceeding that, but never 40 km/h) but yeah, after the good "washing" from Uncle Joe, though was aimed generally at those responsible for driving like a maniac in an unfenced areas with kids, I felt compelled to drive below 25 km/h once I passed the 2nd guard house. After all, like he said, we are home, what's the rush?

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